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LB03 BGV

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,538 mi
Last recorded178,538 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 178,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 178,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 163,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 163,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 0 tread on shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 0 tread on shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 115,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 103,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the front number plate is cracked and beginning to delaminate. (Is still clearly visible and unlikely to be misread).

the timing belr is due.

Pass 17 May 2012 97,023 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 87,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 79,554 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 70,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 70,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 61,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,273 miles

Deterioration noted to contact faces of rear brake discs.

Improvement could be achieved to efficiency of windscreen washers.

Offside rear tyre appears to be under inflated.

Rear registration plate displaying obvious deterioration.

Substantial wear noted to material thickness of front brake pads.

Pass 30 May 2006 40,557 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LB03 BGV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB03 BGV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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